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Time Difference: Edinburgh to London

🇬🇧EdinburghUTC+0
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🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
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Edinburgh, UK
Fri, Jun 5
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London, UK
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
0 hours
Edinburgh and London are in the same timezone
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Edinburgh vs London timezone guide

Edinburgh (UK) uses the Europe/London timezone at UTC+0, while London (UK) uses Europe/London at UTC+0. Both cities share the same standard UTC offset, though daylight saving rules may cause a temporary difference during parts of the year.

Best meeting times between Edinburgh and London

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 8 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–5pm in Edinburgh, which is 9am–5pm in London. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

EdinburghLondonStatus
6am6amEdinburgh early, London early
7am7amEdinburgh early, London early
8am8amEdinburgh early, London early
9am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm5pmEdinburgh evening, London evening
6pm6pmEdinburgh evening, London evening
7pm7pmEdinburgh evening, London evening
8pm8pmEdinburgh evening, London evening
9pm9pmEdinburgh evening, London evening
10pm10pmEdinburgh late evening, London late evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Edinburgh and London

Both Edinburgh and London observe daylight saving time on the same dates in 2026, so they spring forward and fall back together. The difference between them stays at the same time year-round.

Distance between Edinburgh and London

Great-circle distance
534 km
Direct flight time
~1h 38m

Edinburgh and London are 534 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~1h 38m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and London?
The current time difference is 0 hours. Edinburgh and London are currently at the same time.
Is Edinburgh ahead of London?
Edinburgh and London are currently at the same time.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Edinburgh?
When it's 9 AM in Edinburgh, it's 9am in London.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Edinburgh and London?
The best window is 9am–5pm in Edinburgh, which is 9am–5pm in London. That's 8 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Edinburgh and London observe daylight saving time?
Both Edinburgh and London observe daylight saving time on the same dates, so their time difference does not change during the year.
How far apart are Edinburgh and London?
Edinburgh and London are 534 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 1 hour 38 minutes.